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'Not in cricket's interests for India to miss Champions Trophy': ECB chiefs

The senior leadership of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has acknowledged that the need to "protect broadcast rights" means there will be no changes to the participating teams for next year's Champions Trophy, regardless of whether India chooses to travel to Pakistan.

The Times of India

England reap rewards of Durham’s dedication to fast-bowling excellence

The county’s men flourished in Division One this summer – and these are exciting times for the women’s team too

The Guardian - UK

England introduce equal starting pay across professional domestic cricket from 2025

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday that starting from the upcoming year, male and female cricketers across professional domestic cricket will receive equal starting salaries. This decision applies to players at both the newly introduced 'Rookie' level and the 'Senior Pro' level.

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Ben Stokes back as England announce squad for Pakistan Test tour

NEW DELHI: Captain Ben Stokes will rejoin the England Test team for the upcoming tour of Pakistan in October. The news was confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday, as they revealed a 17-member squad for the three-match series starting on October 7.

The Times of India

ECB keen to draw in Indian capital, IPL franchise owners may get to rename Hundred teams: Report

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners may be permitted to rename the teams even if they have acquired a minority ownership, as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is scheduled to sell shares in the eight Hundred teams in September.

The Times of India

Former England batsman Graham Thorpe passes away

NEW DELHI: Former England batsman Graham Thorpe has passed away at the age of 55. The news of his demise was announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Thorpe, who played 100 Tests and 82 One-day internationals for England between 1993 and 2005, amassed 6,744 Test runs, including 16…

The Times of India

Graham Thorpe, former England cricketer and coach, dies aged 55

The former England cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe, one of the finest Test batters of his generation, has died at the age of 55

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England captain Ben Stokes to play in The Hundred, confirms ECB

NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes, the captain of the England cricket team, is set to participate in The Hundred tournament this year, as confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday. His involvement in the competition will commence following the conclusion of England's series against West Indies.

The Times of India

ECB CEO writes to BCCI secy Jay Shah to propose owning national disability teams

NEW DELHI: Richard Gould, the secretary of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has reached out to Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI, with a proposal aimed at promoting cricket among individuals with disabilities in India.

The Times of India

Mark Wood replaces retired Anderson in England squad for second Windies Test

NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Mark Wood has been selected to replace James Anderson in England's squad for the upcoming second Test against West Indies, which will take place at Trent Bridge next week, as announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Saturday.

The Times of India

Essex charged by Cricket Regulator over alleged ‘systemic’ racism between 2001 and 2010

Essex said they had fully co-operated with the Cricket Regulator.

The Independent UK

Cricketers’ chief Lynch: ‘The Ashes could become like the Ryder Cup’

Cricket is changing fast: the modern player knows his value and sees the bigger picture, the outgoing PCA head, Rob Lynch, tells Ali Martin

The Guardian - UK

Labour MP urges government to review ECB plans to sell stake in Hundred

A Labour MP has called on the government to review any decision by the England and Wales Cricket Board to sell its stake in the Hundred franchises

The Guardian - UK

Failure not an option for the ECB as women’s cricket faces yet more upheaval

England and Wales Cricket Board has learned from past errors and a radical shake-up offers hope to the women’s game

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The Independent UK

Colin Graves apologises for racism at Yorkshire as he closes in on a return

The club’s membership will be asked to vote through Graves’ proposal at an extraordinary general meeting on February 2.

The Independent UK

Colin Graves edging closer to Yorkshire return as board meets to discuss offer

Graves first served as executive chair at Yorkshire between 2012 and 2015.

The Independent UK

Lancashire back plans for external investment into The Hundred but not extension

Consultations over changes to the ownership model are ongoing between the England and Wales Cricket Board, the 18 first-class counties and MCC.

The Hindu

Cricket life ban on ex-New Zealand opener Lou Vincent is relaxed

The disciplinary arm of the England and Wales Cricket Board has relaxed a life ban imposed in 2014 on former New Zealand opening batsman Lou Vincent

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ECB advises Jofra Archer to miss IPL 2024 as part of workload management before T20 World Cup: Report

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has reportedly directed Jofra Archer to sit out the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) in an effort to manage the workload of the injury-prone fast bowler in preparation for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

‘A great step forward’: ECB signs up to UN climate framework

The England and Wales Cricket Board is joining the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, becoming the first international cricketing governing body to sign up

The Times of India

England announce squad for West Indies ODIs and T20Is

NEW DELHI: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled the squad for the upcoming One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20s against the West Indies in the wake of their World Cup campaign. Six players from England's 50-over World Cup squad have retained their positions, with uncapped seamers Josh Tongue…

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ECB hands out first multi-year central contracts

NEW DELHI: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday that Harry Brook, Joe Root, and Mark Wood have been awarded three-year central contracts as part of their new multi-year contracting system.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes opts against multi-year England extension after 26 central contracts announced

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues

The Independent UK

England players sign multi-year deals but Ben Stokes takes one-year extension

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues.

The Times of India

Who is Gus Atkinson, the surprise inclusion in England's provisional ODI World Cup squad?

NEW DELHI: As the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday announced the provisional 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup in India, Chelsea-born Gus Atkinson's inclusion came as a surprise to many.

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